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The concert will start with Vijay reciting Ganesh Stuthi Paran on Tabla followed by a Tabla duet with dev accompanied by Suhas on Harmonium. Tabla is often played as a solo instrument with it's very own language. The first half of the programme will be Tabla. Followed by an interval with chai, fresh Samosa's, cold drinks and snacks available in the cafe. The second half will be Sarod and Tabla supported by Tanpura. The music will start with an Alap where Suhas will present the Ragas melodic structure. The Tabla will enter, creating complex patterns of rhythm improvised to meet and support the Raga. The speed will change throughout and will become increasingly faster presenting the skill of improvisation in both melody and rhythm. The music is drawn from a vast repertoire of North Indian classical music. This tradition can be traced over several centuries where the music was passed on orally from Guru to Sishya. This tradition is very much alive today. Suhas was drawn to Sarod as a child growing up in Holland, learning from Sri Kaustav Roy. Moving to Kolkata he was taught by Shree Bidyut Khan. Suhas is now taking advanced training with Prof. Sanjoy Bandopadhyay and is now based in Glasgow and performs regularly. Vijays interest in music started early growing up in a musical household in Bombay. He started learning vocal music but soon turned to Tabla. He had the fortune to learn under Pt. Taranath Rao for many years. Vijay continues in the tradition of teaching and performing and lives in Glasgow. This is a rare opportunity to listen to these two outstanding musicians in a small intimate theatre. An atmosphere rich in musical heritage. Not to be missed!

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